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Volvo XC90 vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo XC90 vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,445

BMW i3   
Difference: $12,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,685

BMW i3   
Difference: $12,827

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelXC90i3
TrimV8Base
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $48,000 $42,400
Base Invoice $45,120 $39,690
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 500
Options (change) 550 550
Options (change) 517 500
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $49,425 $36,445
Total Invoice $46,512 $33,685

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,357
Model Year20112015
ModelXC90i3
TrimV8Base
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine311hp V8168hp E
TransmissionT6A1
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG137/111 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18155/70-19
Total Price$49,425$36,445
Adjustments for Features-4,7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,675$36,445
Total Invoice$46,512$33,685
Adjustments for Features-4,4700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,042$33,685

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. BMW i3

Model Year20112015
ModelXC90i3
TrimV8Base
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
1-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heat pump $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack $0
7.2 kW onboard charger $500
DC quick-charging capability $750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Skid plate (one)$50 
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system $600
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats, third row (optional)$0 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Folding third row seats$600 
Integrated second row child seat, one$150 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat$25 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$10,750$6,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,750$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,4700

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. BMW i3

Model Year20112015
ModelXC90i3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in101.2 in
Length188.9 in157.4 in
Width74.7 in69.9 in
Height70.2 in62.1 in
Curb Weight4,826 lb.2,634 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Headroom35.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.8 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.3 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.1 ft311.8 ft3

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